During the summer there is a huge line up of various ballet concerts available. Make sure you go and see one - where better to see Swan Lake than in St Petersburg?

Mike Contiki Article on St Petersburg

If you are doing a time out tour (staying in hotels), a travel iron/hairdryer will come in handy as many european hotels do not provide these facilities.

Vicki - Contiki Staff, Europe Article on Suggested packing list - Europe - Summer

I went on the Europe 21 day camping tour in 04 alone and it was the best thing I ever did. I met so many people...I enjoyed it so much I'm doing the Great Northern (USA) in a few weeks, on my own again :)

SarahD Article on Travelling alone